What is the Spanish word for "misuse"?

Learn how to say "misuse" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

misuse

Spanish

mal uso

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Alternative translations of "misuse"

uso indebido
abuso

Examples of how to use "misuse" in Spanish

English
A misuse of company funds is a serious offense.
Spanish
Un uso indebido de los fondos de la empresa es una falta grave.
English
The doctor warned about the misuse of antibiotics.
Spanish
El médico advirtió sobre el uso indebido de los antibióticos.
English
Children learned why the misuse of tools is dangerous.
Spanish
Los niños aprendieron por qué el uso indebido de las herramientas es peligroso.
English
She reported the misuse of company funds yesterday.
Spanish
Ella reportó el uso indebido de los fondos de la empresa ayer.
English
Teachers discuss the misuse of words in class.
Spanish
Los maestros discuten el uso indebido de las palabras en clase.

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